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IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ORIGINAL: FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED BUILDING FOR USE AS THE FOLLOWING: MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (6 UNITS). STRUCTURE TO CONTAIN A ROOF DECK ACCESS BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (ACCESSED BY UNIT 6 ONLY). BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.*** SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"PP-2022-015752","date":"2022-11-30","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-25","scope":"INSTALL 1-1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE, 1 BUILDING DRAIN, 1 CURB TRAP, 1 FAI, 6 WATER CLOSETS, 6 LAVATORIES, 6 SHOWER/TUBS, 1 AREA DRAIN, 6 HOT WATER HEATERS, 1 ROOF DRAIN, 6 KITCHEN SINKS, 6 HUB DRAINS, 6 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 1 FLOOR DRAIN, 2 BACKWATER VALVES AND 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC."},{"number":"EP-2022-012938","date":"2022-12-28","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-02-08","scope":"Rough-In Permit for EP-2022-012936 Install 600a 1ph, 120/240v main service. Install 7 gang meter module. Install all wiring throughout 6 apartments and common area. 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